The Producer
A discreet yet essential figure in the northern Rhône Valley, Yves Gangloff settled in Ampuis in the early 1980s after a unique journey that combined music and craftsmanship. A passionate self-taught winemaker, he quickly built a reputation among wine enthusiasts thanks to his very personal vision of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Alongside his wife Mathilde, he developed a style that has become emblematic, sought after well beyond French borders, while remaining true to a deliberately confidential production.
The estate rests on superb plots located on the steep hillsides of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, worked with extreme care. The granite soils, sometimes mixed with schist and loess, offer an expression of great finesse, enhanced by ideal exposures. The vines, mostly old, are cultivated in a spirit close to organic viticulture, without dogmatic claims but with a deep respect for life and natural balances.
Today, the Domaine Yves Gangloff is universally recognized for the purity, sensuality, and depth of its wines. The Côte-Rôtie wines stand out for their floral elegance, silky texture, and remarkable aging potential, while the Condrieu wines charm with their aromatic intensity and well-balanced structure. Produced in very small quantities, the wines from the estate have become absolute references for lovers of great Rhône wines, combining emotion, precision, and authenticity.
The Wine
The Saint-Joseph red from Domaine Yves Gangloff comes from old Syrah vines planted on granite slopes, cultivated with very low yields and careful attention to soil health. The vinification favors long and gentle fermentations, with a significant portion of whole grapes, in order to preserve the aromatic finesse and structure of the fruit. The aging, carried out in mostly old oak barrels, brings complexity and harmony without altering the pure expression of the terroir.
Tasting
The Saint-Joseph red from Domaine Yves Gangloff reveals a deep and seductive nose, blending ripe black fruits, violet, fine spices, and slightly smoky nuances. On the palate, it combines elegance and power, with silky tannins, remarkable freshness, and a depth that lingers long in the finish. With exceptional aging potential, it can improve and gain complexity over 15 to 20 years depending on the vintage.